Ch 7
Sinead sat at the table thinking she should have at least attempted to fix her wet hair before arriving at her second Order meeting which was called at the last minute. The first meeting was mostly the other members getting to know her and Bill seeing what they specialized in and then an update to what was going on with Voldemort. She was almost late after loosing track of time at the muggle gym where she was running on the treadmill. Luckily she managed to make it back to the flat to shower and arrived just a few minutes before the meeting was to start. Bill was giving her a look as she continued to sit quietly.
"Are you ok?" He whispered.
"Fine." She mouthed attempting to keep her attention focused.
Across the table Severus was sitting next to Albus who had just brought up the topic of Harry Potter's move to the Orders headquarters the following night. Alastor Moody was in charge of the move and he had already selected Tonks and Kingsley to join him. Albus suggested Emmeline Vance and Elphias Doge.
"Sinead is a good flier." Bill said as Sinead gave him a look.
"I think Emmeline and Elphias are good additions." Alastor said as he glanced at Sinead. "No offense Ms. O'Neil but I don't know if you can hold your own if the Death Eaters attack."
"I think she will do well." Severus said as Sinead looked a bit shocked.
"So if I am correct we have Tonks, Kingsley, Emmeline, Elphias, and Sinead so far. Might I also suggest Remus, Harry will feel more secure with someone he knows." Albus said as Alastor nodded.
"Fine, we need two more I think Dedalus Diggle and Sturgis Podmore. Many of you wanted to go but Arthur and Molly we should keep you two of out this and Sirius and Severus you obviously can't go."
"Alastor, we will be moving Harry tomorrow night because of the dementor attack that happened this afternoon. Everyone should meet at 4 Privet Drive at the selected time."
After all the details were worked out everyone who was selected were led out by Alastor to make sure they were capable. During the two hour practice session that took place outside of London Alastor threw hexes at the group.
"You are a darn good flier. You're the only one who hasn't been hit once." Tonks said as the group landed. Sinead went to work healing any injuries as Alastor watched the young witch.
"I am surprised with your showing. I thought you'd be more bookish but you're doing well O'Neil. Plus if Snape recommended yea then you must be something." Alastor said as Lupin walked over.
"That's a complement coming from him. I picked up a copy of Potions Quarterly and I'm impressed with your work. I can't take the potions since I'm working on getting information from the other werewolves but maybe when this is all over."
"My friend who was bitten is coming sometime this fall. If you're interested in seeing the results first hand."
"That would be nice."
Sinead returned to the flat to see Bill staring at the TV.
"I see Snape has taken a liking to you. Everyone seemed surprised that he vouched for you." Bill said as Sinead shook her head.
"We work well together. It's nice having someone to talk to about Potion making." Sinead went into her room and tried to relax but she was running through worse case scenarios in her head. What if the Death Eaters attacked? What if someone was killed? What if they got Harry? When she couldn't sleep she set up a brewing station in the kitchen and began to brew some healing potions just incase.
The next night Sinead and Bill joined Alastor, Tonks, and Kingsley on 4 Privet Drive. Bill was a last minute replacement since Elphias was too ill to fly. Next to arrive was Remus and Emmeline. The group waited another few moments before Sturgis and Dedalus arrived. Alastor opened the door and the group entered the house. Sinead was anxious to meet Harry and Tonks stumbled into the house ready to make introductions.
"Now is not the time. We are to get Potter and go." Alastor gritted.
"Get your things." He growled heading back downstairs as Remus, Tonks and Sinead remained.
"Harry this is Sinead. She's from America. This is Tonks she's an Auror." Harry nodded. They finished packing his trunk and hurried downstairs.
"Where are we going? I got a letter saying I was expelled."
"Dumbledore has managed to get you a hearing." Kingsley said quickly.
"Keep ranks even if one of us is killed." Alastor grunted.
"Let's not be overdramatic." Bill muttered.
The group got into formation and took to the sky. The trip to Grimmauld Place was uneventful and when they arrived the group were ushered into a meeting while Molly Weasley sent Harry upstairs. Harry wandered upstairs and found Ron and Hermonie.
"You made it here safe!" Hermonie said pulling Harry into a hug.
"What is this place?"
"Headquarters of the Order." Ron said.
"Order of the Phoenix. Dumbledore reformed it once you-know-who came back. You met Sinead and Bill then?"
"Sinead yes. She and Tonks helped me pack."
"She's brilliant. Sinead's developing a cure for lycanthropy." Hermonie said.
"Let's listen in." Fred and George apparated into the room and used their extendable ears to attempt to listen in but Crookshanks ate the ear. As the group moved down the stairs Dumbledore rushed past with Snape not far behind him. An older wizard gave Harry a quick smile before hurrying to catch up to Dumbledore. Sirius stood and walked over to Harry giving him a hug.
"Harry." He said with a smile. "I assumed Alastor didn't give you time to meet everyone. This is Sinead O'Neil and Bill Walters they are from Salem. Kingsley Shacklebolt, Emmeline Vance, and Nymphadora Tonks are Aurors. You've met Alastor Moody and Dedalus Diggle before."
"Glad to help out." Bill said with a smile.
"Your a great flier. I might have to come out and see a quidditch match." Sinead added.
"I will finish up dinner." Molly said rushing about the kitchen.
"I can help." Sinead said joining the other red haired woman.
